"Civil Rights & Title IX Manager"

JOB SUMMARY

The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX is responsible for institutional compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Clery Act, and other assigned federal and/or state laws/regulations.

The Manager within the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX is primarily responsible for supporting the Associate Director to ensure institutional compliance with the assigned federal and/or state laws. The Manager will support the functions of the office by conducting prompt, equitable and impartial investigations; providing campus-wide training sessions and programs; creating marketing materials and website content; assessing and implementing accommodations for employees under the ADA and pregnancy modifications for students under Title IX; and working on related projects as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Investigations:

• Conduct fair, unbiased, prompt and thorough investigations into harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct cases, from initiation through resolution
• Review and analyze all allegations to determine appropriate investigative scope and decide if interim remedial measures are necessary
• Collect and analyze relevant evidence, including digital, documentary, and physical materials
• Lead witness interviews, assess credibility, analyze witness statements, document findings, and ensure the integrity, independence and confidentiality of the investigation process
• Draft comprehensive and unbiased reports detailing investigation findings
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all investigative activities

Training & Programming:

• Assess training needs of employees and students
• Design, plan and implement effective training programs pursuant to the obligations under federal or state laws
• Schedule training sessions and manage the logistics of these sessions
• Maintain and update training records
• Prepare and disseminate training material like instructional notes, feedback forms, and educational resources
• Coordinate and monitor the completion rates of all required training
• Assist in developing content and perform ongoing maintenance to The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX’s website

Disability Accommodations & Pregnancy Modifications:

• Review documentation of disability and recommend reasonable accommodations for employees pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Review documentation of pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions and recommend modifications for students pursuant to Title IX and other relevant laws
• Serve as a resource to faculty and staff on disability, accommodation and modification issues
• Maintain accurate and confidential record keeping system

Other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional experience conducting investigations of allegations of discrimination or harassment
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to independently organize, prioritize and carry out detailed work under time constraints
• Experience designing or facilitating training or educational programs
• Proficiency with office administration and coordination of general office business functions, including demonstrated strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Professional verbal communication skills.
• Comfort conducting presentations and public speaking
• Comfort discussing sensitive and potentially difficult subjects like consent, assault, and domestic/dating violence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience with higher education civil rights laws including Title IX and VAWA
• Professional experience working with issues of gender-based discrimination, harassment, or interpersonal violence.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals who have been negatively impacted or harmed by the behavior of others and/or individuals who have experienced trauma.

About Community College of Rhode Island

The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential. To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best.